Residential Mental Health Associate - 5814

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

 

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

 

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending Account Generous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

 

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

 

About the Position 

We are looking for a Residential Mental Health Associate to join our team at our Clear Vue and Pine Ridge facilities in Eugene, Oregon! The Residential Mental Health Associate will engage with residents to provide treatment services prescribed by their therapist both in the community and in the program and document those services in the EHR (Electronic Health Record). They will provide direct treatment services to the clients according to their individualized treatment plan with a focus on individual treatment services such as Activity Therapy, Skills Training, Case Management, Community Psychiatric Support, and Crisis Intervention. They will also provide direct group treatment services to the clients according to their individualized treatment plan by utilizing approved evidenced-based curriculum. The Residential Mental Health Associate will provide direct skills training and coaching within skill areas including but not limited to independent living/self-sufficiency, education, navigating the medical community, community living, and/or as assigned. They will provide transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services. 

This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Technology Requirement

Employees are required to maintain access to a compatible smartphone capable of supporting the organization’s approved multi-factor authentication (MFA) application as a condition of employment. This requirement enables secure access to company systems.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Full Time Day)

 

What You’ll Make

$24.64- $26.15 per hour DOE/Credentials.  

Differentials:

In addition to your base wage, CCS offers the following pay differentials, subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements:  

Night Shift (NOC) Differential : An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM , provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.

Secure Program Differential : An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.

Bilingual Differential : An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

 

About the Program

Clear Vue is a co-ed, 5-bed Residential Treatment Home that serves adults living with a mental illness. Clear Vue has private bedrooms and partial baths for all residents, as well as common living space. Downstairs bedrooms and baths are fully ADA-accessible. 

Pine Ridge is a non-secure 7-bed Residential Treatment Facility serving individuals living with a mental illness. Pine Ridge offers a therapeutic setting, and the property includes multiple community living areas for group connection, skills training, and recreation, as well as private space for individual therapy and support. Residents can also enjoy the outdoor area complete with large deck, raised garden beds, and lawn.

 

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

 

What You’ll Need

Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;  OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;  OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training

 

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.  

 

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds . It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients. 

 

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

 

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people  get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

 

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.

Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Full Time Day)

Compensation details: 24.64-26.15 Hourly Wage

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